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Diorio's Restaurant and Bar, Waterbury, CT

Diorio's Restaurant and Bar

4.5
4.5
636 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
8:30 pm
Booked 16 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
Please call the restaurant at 203-754-5111 for additional availability.

The legendary history of Diorio Restaurant began in the 1920s. The late Rocco Diorio was responsible for the fine traditional food and many lasting memories for most of the people in the greater Waterbury area. The restaurant was closed in 1980 and reopened in 1991 after total restoration to its original splendor. The legend continues as we remain true to those endearing memories.

We have the original marble bar, over-sized mahogany bankers booths, tin ceiling, and the most impressive acid-etched mirrors displaying historical Waterbury. Diorio Restaurant has once again reclaimed its reputation as Waterbury's finest.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (203) 754-5111
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    We offer large trays of food to be picked up.
  • Private party facilities
    Diorio Restaurant & Bar is the perfect setting for your next private event. From corporate meetings to special occasions, we offer a variety of menu options to suit your event's needs.
  • Area
    Waterbury
  • Cross Street
    Grand Street
  • Parking details
    Street parking in front and a parking garage located directly across the street from the front door of the restaurant.
  • Entertainment
    We have Dinner music played by Tom Cruciani on most Friday/Saturday nights...Please call to confirm!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 636 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Haven

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Diorio's Restaurant and Bar offers an "amazing" dining experience, highlighted by "delicious" food and an "impeccable" service team. While some patrons note timing issues with meal delivery, the "friendly and professional" staff make dining enjoyable. The venue's "old classic" charm and vibrant atmosphere make it perfect for special occasions.

636 Reviews
  1. Mike

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Diorio’s is truly a gem in Waterbury, everything from start to finish was fantastic. The moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a warm, inviting atmosphere that perfectly blends classic elegance with a welcoming neighborhood feel. The food is exceptional. Every dish (sword, veal, chicken parm) was prepared with the highest quality ingredients, cooked to perfection, and beautifully presented. The service is top-notch—attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly. The staff (JT was our guy) goes above and beyond to make everything great, offering great recommendations and ensuring a fun experience. I’s easy to see why it has such a devoted following. If you’re looking for an elevated yet welcoming dining experience with outstanding food and impeccable service, this is the place to go. Highly recommend!

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  2. Louis

    VIP

    New York City

    96 reviews

    5.0

    96 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous drinks, food and setting! The perfect combination for a perfect evening out. Love the intimate booths.

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  3. David

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing and service was impeccable. The desserts were delicious as well.

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  4. Bob

    VIP

    New York City

    95 reviews

    3.0

    95 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Pre theater dining, so take that into account. Packed restaurant, slow to deliver entrees- 55 min from order. Other than timing- not servers fault- service was friendly and professional. Food was very good, nice tomatoey broth with shrimp and pasta. Filter mignon a bit small for $52, but tender and delicious.

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  5. Christine

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a beautiful spot. All of the staff were very friendly and accommodating. Food was delicious. We look forward to going back!

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  6. Emily

    Connecticut

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Tara was lovely and very nice. The problem we had was, through no fault of our server, was we never got our meals. We watched several tables sat after us get there food and go all the way through desert and coffe and we still hadn’t gotten our food. After waiting almost two hours we had to pay for our drinks and leave because we had a 7:30 show at the Palace. I was so disappointed.

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  7. Frank

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect location for a pre-show theater dinner, before heading to the Palace Theater.

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  8. RobinM

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We waited to get our food for over an hour. They could not even comp a drink for the long wait. Other tables came in after us and received their food before we did. My food was cold when I got it.

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  9. Liz

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went on New Year's and had a fabulous time. Despite being very busy due to the holiday, our experience was great. We loved the appetizers (shrimp crostini and clams casino) and all of our entreea were outstanding. Our server was engaging and the service was excellent. This restaurant was always my favorite and it exceeded expectations tonight. Thank you,!

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  10. David

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I've been looking forward to dining here for the past several years and finally made a reservation to celebrate my wife's birthday. I had high hopes and somewhat high expectations coming into this based upon others reviews, the pictures of the venue posted online, and the menu. To say it missed the mark for my wife's special day would be putting it nicely. The food was just ok, but the service we received (or didn't receive) really spoke volumes to the experience. We were rushed through our dinner from the time we were seated, to the time we were out the door was less than an hour. Our order was taken, water and bread delivered to our table, appetizer, dinner took a while to arrive and they picked up our bread plates with my wife's bread half eaten when they came to tell us our entrees were taking a little while. They never offered more bread while we wait or if we wanted more water or anything else. When we were nearly done dinner we were asked if we wanted coffee and when we said no, they picked up our plates and my wife wasn't entirely finished eating. Then they dropped off the check without asking if we were ready for it as if to say we had overstayed our welcome. I felt rushed, but my wife was left feeling unwelcome on her special day. The final act of bad service was when my wife and I were walking out to the front door and one of the hostesses rushed past me, cut between me and my wife and stopped short so I had to stop and wait for her to recognize that she had cut me off and allow me to pass by to escort my wife out. I really wish this had been a better experience, but it was very disappointing.

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FAQs

Diorio's Restaurant and Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 754-5111.

Diorio's Restaurant and Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 636 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
8:30 pm
Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Diorio's Restaurant and Bar

231 Bank Street, Waterbury, CT 06702

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Grand Street
  • Area
    Waterbury
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking in front and a parking garage located directly across the street from the front door of the restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    We have Dinner music played by Tom Cruciani on most Friday/Saturday nights...Please call to confirm!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (203) 754-5111
  • Catering
    We offer large trays of food to be picked up.
  • Private party facilities
    Diorio Restaurant & Bar is the perfect setting for your next private event. From corporate meetings to special occasions, we offer a variety of menu options to suit your event's needs.
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